What if a hotel had more than a central location?

What if it were at the heart of things, and a starting point for great discoveries?

 

Where to find us

Blaue Gans is in the heart of Salzburg’s old town, between Getreidegasse and Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz. Reception is on the square. The Festival Hall and horse pond are opposite. Mozart’s birthplace is a short walk along Getreidegasse.

Address
Arthotel Blaue Gans
Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz 3
5020 Salzburg, Austria

How to get here

By public transport
Several stops are within walking distance of the hotel. Find your current connection in the Salzburg Verkehr journey planner by entering “Arthotel Blaue Gans” as your destination or starting point.

Public transport is free for hotel guests. The Guest Mobility Ticket is automatically included in your room rate. If you would like to use it for your arrival, complete the digital registration form via the link in your pre-arrival email and let our team know briefly by emailing office@blauegans.at.

By car & parking
We recommend driving directly to the public Altstadtgarage A car park (Hildmannplatz) and taking the pedestrian exit “Altstadt/Getreidegasse”, directly outside the hotel. Payment is made at the hotel on departure at a discounted rate.

(14 September 2026 until approximately the end of March 2027): The Neutor is closed to motor traffic, including buses and taxis. The old town car parks remain accessible. Drive directly to the car park: Salzburg Mitte motorway exit → Maxglaner Hauptstraße → Altstadtgarage A.

More about the construction project at festspielbezirk2030.at

By taxi
Taxis and Uber can drive to Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz/Getreidegasse and stop directly outside the hotel. We are happy to arrange a transfer on request.

Once you have arrived

Reception is staffed around the clock, whatever time you arrive.

Salzburg’s old town is compact and easy to explore on foot. Distances are short, and everything you need is just a few steps away.

Nearby

The Festival Hall, Mozart’s birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Museum der Moderne are all within walking distance. Visit Sights & activities to find out what is worth exploring.